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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.94, 11,965.86 and 2,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.94, 11,965.86 and 2,430.48 is: 3,645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.94 : 11,965.86 = 2,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.94/11,965.86 = 2,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.94x = 11,965.86 × 2,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.94x = 29,082,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082,783.41/7,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.86

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